SUMMER INTENSIVE

Train With Today's Top Professionals...

The IDC Summer Dance Intensive is a perfect way to continue dancing during the summer months. Offering workshops across multiple dance styles, participants will work closely with experienced professional dancers in a fun and collaborative environment.

Participants will learn iconic variations and repertoire from professional dancers of Staatsballett Berlin, Friedrichstadt-Palast, Bayerisches Staatsballett,TheCompany Berlin, Het Nationale Ballet and others, who have performed these pieces themselves, offering unique insights into technique and artistry.

PART 1:

July 13-18, 2026

Showcase July 18th at 4pm

PART 2:

August 10-15, 2026

Showcase August 15th at 4pm

Dancers ages 7+ are welcome

Open for all levels- from hobby dancers to professional students

YOUR SUMMER EXPERIENCE

Participants can choose to attend Part 1, Part 2, or both.

It’s a great way to keep up your training during the summer months connect with other dancers from across Germany and Europe.

Throughout both parts of the intensive, participants will be mentored by professional dancers who will guide them in mastering new movements, improving technique, and building confidence. This is a rare opportunity for young dancers to receive personal coaching and encouragement from seasoned professionals who are passionate about helping the next generation of dancers.

For more insight into our Summer Program, watch our Youtube video below.

Meet our Teachers

2025 Summer Intensive Teachers

Variations

Polina Semionova

International Principal Dancer

American Ballet Theatre

Staatsballett Berlin

Mariinsky Kirov

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Ballet

Tyler Gurfein

American Ballet Theatre

Zurich Ballett

Staatsballett Berlin

ABT Teacher Training Certified

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Lyrical

Anthony Tette

Master Ballet Academy

Staatsballett Berlin

Commercial

Lucia Poelzer

The Company Berlin

Director LP Dance Factory

Variations

Riho Sakamoto

Principal Het National Ballet

First soloist Staatsballett Berlin

Gold Medalist Youth America Grand Prix

Ballet

Murilo Gabriel

Teatro Municipal de Rio de Janeiro

Solist Staatsballett Berlin

Variations

Gregoire Duchevet

Paris Opera Ballet Academy

Zurich Ballett

Staatsballett Berlin

Ballet

Weronika Frodyma

Tanz Magazin's Tänzerin des Jahres 2024

Principal Staatsballett Berlin

Ballet

Yoko Callegari

Boston Ballet

English National Ballet

Staatsballett Berlin

Contemporary

Susi Neff

Director/ Founder Berlin Dance Institute

Summer Intensive Schedule

Daily Schedule Samples

Aqua

10:30 - 12:00 Ballett

12:00 - 13:15 Repertoire/ Variations

13:15 - 14:00 Lunch (Men's Class)

14:00 - 15:20 Contemporary/ Lyrical

15:30 - 17:00 Commercial/ Funk

Indigo

10:30 - 12:00 Ballett

12:00 - 13:15 Repertoire/ Variations

13:15 - 14:00 Lunch

14:00 - 15:20 Contemporary/ Lyrical

15:30 - 17:00 Commercial/ Funk

Violet

10:30 - 12:00 Ballett

12:00 - 13:15 Repertoire/ Variations

13:15 - 14:00 Lunch

14:00 - 15:20 Contemporary/ Lyrical

*For information on levels, please check general information below

General Information

Dancers will take classes in Ballet, Variations, Repertoire, Commercial, Modern, Lyrical Dance.

Classes will be divided into three groups:

Violet

ages 7 -11

- 1-3 years dance training

- learning the basics of technique

- comfortable in open classes

- still developing coordination + strength

- ablilty to participate in 3 classes daily

Indigo

ages 10 - 15

- 3–6+ years of training

- multiple styles or strong focus in one

- able to learn full combinations and choreography

- attends regular weekly classes

- ablity to participate in 4 classes daily

Aqua

ages 14+

- 6 –10+ years of training

- able to follow fast combinations

- possible interest in professional or pre-professional training

- comfortable with fast pace and corrections

- ability to participate in 4 classes daily

Pointe shoes may only be worn ages 12+ without prior confirmation from IDC Staff.

The first day is an adjustment days. Dancers may be invited to switch groups if it helps their experience.

If you would like to participate in a group outside your age restrictions, you must confirm this with IDC staff after the first class.

If you are unsure which group to register, please send us a video of your dancing material in the registration form, we will help to place you.

2026 Teachers will be announced shortly

Housing

IDC Berlin can arrange housing for participants. Double Rooms, Tripple Rooms and Quadruple Rooms available near our locations for 25 Euro - 50 Euro per person per night.

Housing is not supervised! 16-18 year olds need a permission slip from parents. Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Please contact us at kontakt@idc-dance.com if you have any questions about housing.